Packers general manager Ted Thompson has been reluctant to pay the going rate for veteran wide receivers, allowing Greg Jennings and James Jones to walk over the past two seasons.

Nelson's sterling play will likely force Thompson to make an exception, though. Rodgers' passer rating on throws intended for Nelson has been 150.2, 130.3 and 111.6 over the past three seasons, per Pro Football Focus.

The two clearly make beautiful music together, in large part because Rodgers has made a science out of the back-shoulder throw while Nelson has emerged as the NFL's premier boundary receiver.

Negotiations may be complicated with Randall Cobb also up for an extension, but the smart money is on Nelson and the Packers finding common ground before next offseason.